Parish Film Club
Webmaster • February 24, 2024
Thursday 29th February at 2pm we are showing the new blockbuster film “O”. It has recently won 7 BAFTAs and the storyline is explosive! It is a long film bring a cushion or comfy folding chair. There will be a comfort break at half time. Teas and coffees provided, entry free, donations accepted but not essential.
A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Mark: Archbishop Mark has written a pastoral letter to the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, inviting all unmarried men who feel God may be calling them to the priesthood to take a first step in discernment. He invites every unmarried man who is open to this call to join him for Evening Prayer at St David's Cathedral, Cardiff, on Sunday 31st May at 3:30pm, followed by an opportunity to meet with the Archbishop and others exploring the same vocation. To watch Archbishop Mark visit the Archdiocese website here . To register your interest, please email vocations@cardiffmenevia.org .
This is a reminder that the payment for the 59 Club is now due for a further year. Payments should be made by standing order or by Cheque for £48. Cheques being made payable to ‘parish of Gorseinon’. Cash payments are also acceptable. The draw takes place on the first Saturday of the month with the bonus ball from the National Lottery and the winner receives £50. If you want a number speak to Margaret Cleveland or Stephen Nessmann.
Led by Rt Rev Peter Brignall – Bishop of Wrexham. Sunday 17 May 1.30 – 5.45. Event includes Confessions, Rosary Procession, Mass, Benediction and Blessing of the Sick. For further information contact Canon Pius Augustine on 01239 612 615.
As mentioned by Betty last Sunday you are invited to grow either vegetable or flower plants ready to plant out. We plan to have a plant sale near the end of May 26 where these can be sold and the proceeds go to the parish.
APRIL 28th – St Louis Grignon de Montfort; 29th – St Catherine of Siena; 30th – St Pius V; MAY 1st – St Joseph the Worker
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 26th April 2026 Blessed Sacrament No Intention St Bride’s No Intention If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
Did you know the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia sends a free monthly newsletter? Each month you'll find stories from across the Diocese – from over 150 people preparing to enter the Church this Easter, to young people discovering monastic life at Belmont Abbey. Go to Home - Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to sign up.
An individual to co-ordinate the Gift Aid Declarations (GAD) for the Parish. This will entail keeping track of the parishioners who Gift Aid their donations in an excel spreadsheet ready for the curial office finance department at the end of the financial year. The work is not time consuming and would probably only take a few hours a month. If you feel able to undertake this role for us please speak too Stephen.
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon